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Gardening & Decorating at a Beautiful 16th-Century Château 🏰🌿

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The experience

Experience life in a stunning 16th-century French château while helping us preserve its beauty!
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us for 5 hours per day, assisting with gardening, painting walls and doors, and general beautification projects around the property. Whether you enjoy working outdoors or love restoring charming historic spaces, we'd love to welcome you.


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens


What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner French

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

What you'll receive
🏰 Accommodation in a spacious private apartment located on the château grounds.
🍽️ Lunch and dinner provided on working days.
👩‍🍳 Access to a fully equipped kitchen, allowing you to prepare your own meals whenever you'd like.
🌳 Weekends completely free to relax, explore the region, or enjoy your own adventures.

If you're looking for a unique cultural experience, enjoy hands-on projects, and would love to spend time in the French countryside while living in a historic château, we'd be delighted to host you!


Activities & Shift

⏰ Flexible working schedule: we're happy to arrange morning or afternoon shifts based on what works best for both of us.


Rules

No smoking allowed on the property.
No excessive use of alcohol.
No noise after 11pm.